HR POLICY DECISIONS

In any growth oriented organization, the objectives and goals of all functions - sales, marketing, finance etc are aligned with the vision & mission of the organization. While vision is strategic in its perspective, mission tends to be mid / short term and hence, in a sense, more operational & tactical.Policies, similarly, have a long term perspective since they are formulated to support in running the organization through its entire journey. The same applies to HR as a function - it must have long term policies. Policies are also an important part of the organizations culture and values DNA. However,policies can be reviewed and changed if their implications are long term.

 Yes,Isupport Pooja. It is the long term policies only that can keep the system running and help the individuals grow with the system.

Long term is basically with the investment on Capital ie.strategies and Short term policies are based on some tactics, which are concerned about day to day affairs and personal debates.

Short term policy decisions are nothing but adhoc decisions fitting to the situation.  Organisations shall have long term strategies/policies.  Unless, the Short term policies  bridged on the lines of long term policy decisions, it amounts to distractions and dilutes the long term goals. 

You can see what is near you and act wise.Long term policies you dont know what is in store.Thinking longterm also makes you comitted ,responsible,and confident.

as this is the policy, it should be long term rather than short term

Traditionally HR policies are long term. Even their short term handling is normally based on keeping the long term strategy of the company at heart.